Checking the version of the driver software
Click Windows [Start] menu > [All Programs] > [Pioneer] > [Pioneer
CDJ] > [Pioneer CDJ Version Display Utility].
! You can check the firmware version of this unit on the screen.
! The firmware version is not displayed when the CDJ-2000 is not connected
to the computer or when the CDJ-2000 and computer are not properly
communicating.
Checking the latest information on the driver
software
For the latest information on the driver software for exclusive use with this unit,
visit our website shown below.
http://www.prodjnet.com/support/
Using other brands of DJ software
Operating DJ software by MIDI interface
The CDJ-2000 also outputs the operating data for the buttons and dials in MIDI
format. If you connect a computer with a built-in MIDI-compatible DJ software
via a USB cable, you can operate the DJ software on this unit. The sound of
music files being played on the computer can also be output from the CDJ-2000.
Before using the CDJ-2000 as an audio device, install the driver software on the
computer (page 24). Also, the CDJ-2000 must be selected in the DJ software's
settings. For details, see your DJ software's operating instructions.
1
Connect the USB port on this unit to your computer.
For instructions on connecting, see Using other brands of DJ software on page 12.
2
Press [BROWSE], then press [LINK].
[Control Mode] and [USB-MIDI] appear on the menu screen.
3
Select [Control Mode] and enter.
The connecting screen is displayed.
4
Select [USB-MIDI] and enter.
The CDJ-2000 switches to the control mode.
5
Start the DJ software.
Communication with the DJ software starts.
! The DJ software on the computer can be operated using the buttons and
rotary selector on the CDJ-2000.
! It may not be possible to use some buttons to operate the DJ software.
! The control mode is canceled when a track is loaded in the CDJ-2000.
! For messages output by the CDJ-2000, see List of MIDI Messages.
Changing the MIDI channel setting
1
Press [MENU/ UTILITY] for over 1 second.
The utility screen appears.
2
Select [MIDI CHANNEL] and enter.
3
Turn the rotary selector.
Select the MIDI channel and change the setting. A setting from 1 – 16 can be
selected.
4
Press the rotary selector to enter.
5
Press [MENU/ UTILITY].
The previous screen reappears.
List of MIDI Messages
MIDI Messages
SW Name
SW Type
MSB
JOG (TOUCH)
Bn
-
TEMPO SLIDER
VR
Bn
TOUCH/ BRAKE
VR
Bn
RELEASE/ START
VR
Bn
JOG RING
Bn
-
General
ENCODER
Purpose
Bn
Controller
PLAY/ PAUSE
SW
9n
CUE
SW
9n
SEARCH FWD
SW
9n
SEARCH REV
SW
9n
TRACK SEARCH
SW
9n
NEXT
TRACK SEARCH
SW
9n
REV
LOOP IN
SW
9n
LOOP OUT
SW
9n
RELOOP
SW
9n
MEMORY
SW
9n
CALL NEXT
SW
9n
CALL PREV
SW
9n
DELETE
SW
9n
TIME/ A.CUE
SW
9n
TEMPO RANGE
SW
9n
MASTER TEMPO
SW
9n
JOG MODE
SW
9n
HOT CUE A
SW
9n
HOT CUE B
SW
9n
HOT CUE C
SW
9n
HOT CUE REC/
SW
9n
CALL
TEMPO RESET
SW
9n
JOG TOUCH
SW
9n
REVERSE
SW
9n
4 BEAT LOOP
9n
-
EJECT
SW
9n
TAG TRACK
SW
9n
BACK
SW
9n
ENCODER PUSH
SW
9n
NEEDLE
Touch Sensor
Bn
n is the channel number.
Notes
A linear value corresponding to
the speed, from stop to 4X: 64 for
10
dd
stop, 65 (0.06X) – 127 (4X) in the
forward direction, 63 (0.06X) – 0
(4X) in the reverse direction.
0 – 127, 0 on the – side, 127 on
1D
dd
the + side
0 – 127, 0 (min.) on the left side,
1E
dd
127 (max.) on the right side
0 – 127, 0 (min.) on the left side,
1F
dd
127 (max.) on the right side
A linear value corresponding
to the speed from 0.5X to 4X: 64
when stopped (under 0.49X), 65
30
dd
(0.5X) to 127 (4X) in the forward
direction, 63 (0.5X) to 0 (4X) in the
reverse direction.
98 – 127, 1 – 30 Difference of count
4F
dd
from previous time is sent (±1 –
±30) When over ±30, set at ±30
00
dd
OFF=0, ON=127
01
dd
OFF=0, ON=127
02
dd
OFF=0, ON=127
03
dd
OFF=0, ON=127
04
dd
OFF=0, ON=127
05
dd
OFF=0, ON=127
06
dd
OFF=0, ON=127
07
dd
OFF=0, ON=127
08
dd
OFF=0, ON=127
0A
dd
OFF=0, ON=127
0B
dd
OFF=0, ON=127
0C
dd
OFF=0, ON=127
0D
dd
OFF=0, ON=127
0E
dd
OFF=0, ON=127
10
dd
OFF=0, ON=127
11
dd
OFF=0, ON=127
12
dd
OFF=0, ON=127
18
dd
OFF=0, ON=127
19
dd
OFF=0, ON=127
1A
dd
OFF=0, ON=127
1C
dd
OFF=0, ON=127
1D
dd
OFF=0, ON=127
20
dd
OFF=0, ON=127
21
dd
OFF=0, ON=127
2A
dd
OFF=0, ON=127
2F
dd
OFF=0, ON=127
30
dd
OFF=0, ON=127
32
dd
OFF=0, ON=127
33
dd
OFF=0, ON=127
OFF = 0 1 to 127 position data
1C
dd
from left to right side
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